Savannah: Ghosts and Gravestones Tour with Low House Entry

Savannah’s Trolley of the Doomed turns a sightseeing ride into a short night of ghost stories, historic homes, cemetery lore, and theatrical surprises. You ride through the old district rather than walk it, then step inside two buildings linked to Savannah’s darker tales: the Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery.

I like the mix of real Savannah history and spooky storytelling, and I like that the $39 price includes both indoor visits. The main drawback is time. At only 80 minutes, the Low House stop can feel brief, and passengers near the back may have trouble hearing a guide who speaks quickly.

Key points to know before booking

• Two indoor stops: Visit the Andrew Low House and the restored Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery.
• Nighttime trolley ride: See historic squares, cemeteries, inns, and waterfront sites without a long walking route.
• Strong guide-led entertainment: Guides such as Maria, Red, Aster, Esther, Olive, and Temperance have been praised for lively storytelling and humor.
• More history than a scare-only tour: Stories cover Savannah’s buildings, families, murders, waterfront life, and legends.
• Best for older children and adults: Children under 6 are not allowed, and the tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Useful value at $39: Trolley transportation, the guide, and both entries are included, making it more than a simple drive-by ghost tour.

Start at the Waterfront on the Trolley of the Doomed

The tour begins at the Simply Savannah Trolley Depot, where you look for a black trolley marked Ghosts and Gravestones. The crew is easy to spot in historical clothing: men wear white shirts with bow ties and suspenders, while women wear long white dresses with aprons.

That presentation tells you what sort of evening this is. It is not a quiet architectural tour or a serious cemetery lecture. The tone is playful, theatrical, and designed to keep the whole trolley involved.

You settle in for an 80-minute ride through Savannah’s Historic District. The trolley does the work between stops, which is a real advantage in the evening. You can see a good spread of the old city without covering the same ground on foot, and you avoid making a late-night walk between scattered historic sites.

The guide provides the narration while a separate driver handles the trolley. That division generally works well. Guides such as Maria, Red, Esther, Olive, and Aster have been singled out for strong character work, clear storytelling, and good comic timing. Your guide will vary, but the format depends heavily on finding someone comfortable performing for a full trolley.

Sit as close to the front as possible if hearing every word matters to you. A few accounts describe fast delivery or difficulty hearing from the back, and outside traffic can sometimes interfere. The trolley itself is described as comfortable, but sound quality depends on your seat, the guide, and the noise around the vehicle.

Savannah’s haunted squares provide the setting

The ride passes several of Savannah’s famous squares, including Columbia Square, Wright Square, Telfair Square, and Lafayette Square. These green public spaces are part of the city’s historic street plan, but at night they take on a different mood.

The guide uses each area as a doorway into stories of death, unrest, murder, and old Savannah families. You are not simply told that a square is haunted. The best parts connect the place to the people and events associated with it, giving the ghost stories a setting you can still recognize after the tour.

Columbia Square and Wright Square are especially useful for understanding how the old district fits together. You pass through rather than stop for a long walking talk, so you should think of this as an introduction rather than a full lesson in Savannah’s urban design.

Telfair Square adds another layer. The trolley passes the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the city’s important cultural sites, while the narration shifts between local history and unsettling tales. This blend is one of the tour’s strengths. You learn enough about the city to appreciate what you are seeing, even if the main subject remains ghosts.

Lafayette Square is another historic setting included in the route. At night, the squares offer atmosphere that daytime sightseeing cannot match. Still, you will not have much time to wander, photograph, or study each one. If you want detailed history of every square, plan a separate daytime walk.

Colonial Park Cemetery adds a darker chapter

Colonial Park Cemetery is one of the key places tied to Savannah’s ghost lore. The tour passes the cemetery and uses it as a setting for stories about the city’s difficult past.

This is not presented as a long cemetery walk. That matters. Some people expect to get out and explore burial grounds after seeing the name on the route, but the supplied details indicate that the trolley stops or passes through the area rather than offering a full cemetery visit as part of the standard experience.

The cemetery segment works best as atmosphere and context. The guide can connect Savannah’s old streets with epidemics, violence, war, and the many layers of people who lived and died here. If your main goal is to spend time among graves, this tour may leave you wanting more. If you prefer to hear the stories while staying aboard a trolley, it keeps the evening easy.

A schedule note is worth knowing. From March 14 through 16, 2025, the tour departed from 250 MLK Boulevard and included stops at the Andrew Low House and Colonial Park Cemetery. If you are booking for a special event date or a future schedule change, check the departure details carefully.

The Andrew Low House gives the tour its historic heart

The Andrew Low House is the most substantial indoor stop. You enter the former home of one of Savannah’s prominent families and hear stories of unrest connected with the building.

This part adds weight to the tour. A home gives ghost stories more detail than a passing view from a trolley window. You can consider the rooms, the age of the structure, and the people connected with it while the guide explains reported experiences involving staff and visitors.

The Low House also helps balance the more theatrical sections. You are not only chasing noises in dark streets. You are standing inside a preserved historic property and hearing how its past has shaped its reputation.

I would set your expectations on timing. Several comments point to the Low House as a favorite stop, but also wish there were more time inside. The tour must keep moving, so this is not a full house museum visit. You may get a strong taste of the building and its stories, but not enough time to examine every room or ask many questions.

That is both a benefit and a limitation. The short visit keeps the evening lively, yet anyone who loves historic interiors may want to return to the house separately if a longer visit is available.

River Street’s Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery brings the scares

The second indoor visit takes you to Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery, a 19th-century shipping warehouse on River Street. The building has been restored from an earlier era and is tied to the history and legends of Savannah’s waterfront.

This stop is often the most theatrical part of the experience. The old warehouse setting allows the tour team to use actors, staged moments, and sudden turns in the story. One especially effective feature is the change from sitting on the trolley to entering a darker, more enclosed space.

The chandlery also broadens the tour beyond haunted houses. Savannah’s waterfront was shaped by ships, cargo, workers, merchants, and hard living. Stories from River Street give you a sense of the people and activity behind the city’s trade, then add the ghostly layer.

The stop can feel more like a live attraction than a museum visit. That will suit you if you enjoy staged scares and a bit of camp. If you want only documented history, some scenes may feel too theatrical. The tour makes no secret of its spooky entertainment, and the best approach is to treat the performance as part of the evening rather than as a historical lecture.

Several strong guide performances have been reported at this final stop, including energetic staff who explain the building and play their roles with enthusiasm. The ending is also where the tour’s most direct scares take place, so anyone hoping for a clear payoff after the trolley ride will likely find the chandlery rewarding.

The route also passes Savannah’s famous haunted addresses

Along the way, the trolley passes or tells stories about the Olde Harbour Inn, the Pirate’s House, the 1790 Inn, the Hamilton-Turner Inn, and the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences.

You do not get a full tour of each location. Instead, the guide uses them as story points, pointing out buildings and sharing tales of murder, intrigue, strange activity, or long-running local legend.

The Pirate’s House is particularly suited to this kind of tour because its name and waterfront setting already carry a strong sense of danger and mystery. The inns offer a different angle, linking old lodging houses and grand homes with stories of former residents and reported disturbances.

The value here is coverage. In less than an hour and a half, you see a range of Savannah sites that would take longer to visit on foot. The tradeoff is depth. You will remember the strongest stories and locations, but you will not receive a detailed architectural history of every building.

How much history and how many scares?

The balance leans toward entertaining storytelling, but the historical content is better than the title might suggest. Guides explain pieces of Savannah’s past alongside the ghost tales, and several praised performances point to clear facts, strong local detail, and the ability to answer questions beyond the supernatural theme.

That makes the tour useful early in your stay. You get a broad look at the Historic District, learn which buildings and squares deserve a return visit, and gather a list of places to explore in daylight.

The humor also matters. The subject includes death, violence, and unsettling stories, but the guides keep the mood from becoming grim. Maria, Aster, Esther, Olive, Red, Temperance, and others have been praised for adding personality, jokes, and audience interaction.

The experience will not be equally frightening to everyone. Some of the suspense comes from performance, timing, and atmosphere rather than serious investigation. You might find it spooky, funny, or simply a lively way to see Savannah at night, depending on your taste.

Is $39 a fair price?

At $39 per person, the tour offers solid value if you want both transportation and indoor access. A simple trolley ride gives you the city overview, while the Low House and chandlery add places you could not experience from the street.

The price is easier to justify for first-time visitors. You see several squares, the cemetery area, historic inns, the waterfront, a historic family home, and a shipping warehouse in one compact outing. You also avoid planning a separate evening route.

The value drops if you have already taken several Savannah ghost tours. Much of the appeal comes from the guide’s performance, the trolley format, and the two interior visits. If you prefer long walks, small groups, or detailed research into individual hauntings, another format may suit you better.

For most first-time visitors, I consider $39 reasonable, especially because the reviews consistently praise the guides, drivers, and staff at the two stops. The strongest part of the experience is not a single fact or special effect. It is the combination of moving through Savannah, hearing stories from an engaging guide, and stepping into places with their own atmosphere.

Who should book this Savannah ghost tour?

This tour fits couples, families with older children, and friends looking for an evening activity that does not require much walking. Children under 6 are not permitted, so families should plan around that rule.

It is also a good choice for anyone who wants ghost stories with a side of history. You do not need to be deeply interested in paranormal claims to enjoy the route, since the guide covers Savannah’s buildings, families, squares, and waterfront past.

I would be more cautious if you use a wheelchair. The experience is listed as unsuitable for wheelchair users. Pets, smoking, luggage, and large bags are not allowed, and minors cannot attend without an accompanying adult.

Book with enough time to arrive at the Simply Savannah Trolley Depot and identify the black trolley and costumed crew. The tour is in English, so you should be comfortable following live narration and theatrical storytelling in that language.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those options are useful if your Savannah plans may shift, though you should still check the exact departure time when booking.

Should you book Ghosts and Gravestones?

I would book this tour if you want a polished, easy evening that combines Savannah sightseeing with ghost stories and two indoor visits. The Andrew Low House gives the tour historic substance, while Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery provides the strongest theatrical finish.

I would skip it if you want a quiet, research-heavy tour, a long cemetery walk, or plenty of time inside the Low House. The ride moves quickly, sound may be less clear toward the back, and the tone favors humor and performance.

For a first visit, $39 buys a useful overview and a fun night out. Choose a front seat, arrive ready for jokes and staged scares, and treat the tour as an introduction to Savannah’s darker side rather than the final word on its history.

FAQ

How long is the Ghosts and Gravestones tour?

The tour lasts 80 minutes, including the trolley ride and visits to the Andrew Low House and Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery.

What is included in the $39 price?

The price includes trolley transportation, an English-speaking guide, entry to the Andrew Low House, and an exclusive visit to Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery.

Where does the tour begin?

The normal meeting point is the Simply Savannah Trolley Depot. Look for the black trolley marked Ghosts and Gravestones and guides in historical clothing.

Does the tour visit Colonial Park Cemetery?

The route includes Colonial Park Cemetery as a featured location for stories and atmosphere. From March 14 through 16, 2025, the tour specifically stopped at Colonial Park Cemetery and the Andrew Low House.

Do you enter the Andrew Low House?

Yes. The tour includes entry and a tour inside the Andrew Low House, including stories about unrest and reported experiences connected with the building.

Do you enter Perkins and Sons Ship Chandlery?

Yes. You receive an exclusive visit to the 19th-century shipping warehouse on River Street, where the tour covers waterfront legends and uses theatrical storytelling.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Children under 6 are not allowed. Unaccompanied minors are also not permitted.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The experience is listed as unsuitable for wheelchair users.

Can I cancel or pay later?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund. You can also reserve your place and pay later, which keeps your plans flexible.